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Anyone shopped the new Outback 3.6R against the six cylinder Toyota RAV4? How does the RAV4's AWD system compare to that of the Outback?
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Replying to: cdndriver (Oct 23, 2009 3:38 pm) I can't wait for the new scoring system to go public - I think it will be very well received when it does. |
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Replying to: priggly (Oct 23, 2009 7:23 pm) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yp1PkXizeQ I own a Sienna and it was the run-flat tires that made me shy away from AWD, but it's not thought of as a particularly strong system.
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| I like the looks of the new Outback but what's up with that roof rack? It looks like a cheap piece of crap. Why could'nt they have designed it more like the one on my 04 FXT? I don't use or need a roof rack so the first thing I did was pull the crossbars off and no harm no foul on the looks of the vehicle. I see that in the Japan models you don't have to get them. I know there are those that use them (Kayak's etc..) but I would really like to know the percentage of people that really use them. I think they should be maybe a no cost option or a no cost delete. Am I alone out here with this? What do you'll think? | |
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Replying to: tdiver (Oct 29, 2009 9:50 am) I wonder how much stability there would be to a bike rack with a couple of bikes up there. The idea is clever to have one that folds away, and I'm sure it's their way of discouraging people from buying after market racks, which is what I bet most people do. But it's a clumsy large bulky fixture up there, not sleek like the past ones have been. I don't know if they hired new engineers there or what, but it just seems to me like they've cheapened so many things on this car. I'm disappointed, and checking out other makers more closely for my lease renewal in two months.
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Replying to: cdndriver (Oct 29, 2009 10:43 am) Be sure to also inspect the Forester: Sleeker roof rails, same passenger space, shorter to park and folding side mirrors. Only chintzy items seem to be mouse fur headliner and thin carpet. The 4-speed versus CVT auto trans is a personal call; I drove the CVT Outback and the 4-speed Forester and preferred the Forester. The prices are not very different unless you would choose a stripper version of the Forester which could be a transportation bargain. |
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Replying to: ateixeira (Oct 27, 2009 7:59 am) http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/display.aspx?alias=toyota_goodyea- r_sued_over_runflat_tires& |
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Replying to: cdndriver (Oct 29, 2009 10:43 am) I doubt it's "their way of discouraging people from buying after market racks". I'm not even sure it's cheaper than previous racks or other options. I think someone just thought it was really cool and didn't check it with real rack users.
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Replying to: tee_el_cee (Oct 29, 2009 11:29 am) I will check out the Forester. that may be where I end up if I stick with Subaru. I don't think I'll go with the OB. I'll keep writing them and tell them to bring the Legacy wagon back.  Going to another maker has its own set of problems: getting to know those cars, what their pros and cons are...and I don't have that long. My wife loves the Saab style, but I don't even know how long they'll be around, not to mention the service costs. 
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Looks pretty good. http://rackattackportland.wordpress.com/2009/07/02/new-series-cars-of-the-future- -a-rack-installers-opinion-part-1-2010-subaru-outback/
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